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Robert De Niro Explains Why He No-Showed 1st Oscar Win
Robert De Niro won his first Oscar for playing a young Vito Corleone in 'The Godfather Part II' in 1975, but he wasn't in attendance to accept the award
De Niro won his second Oscar six years later, this time for Best Actor, in recognition of playing down-and-out boxer Jake LaMotta in director Martin Scorsese ‘s 1980 sports drama Raging Bull. De Niro has received nine total Oscar nominations throughout his acclaimed career, most recently getting a Best Supporting Actor nod in 2024 for portraying Oklahoma crime boss William King Hale in Killers of the Flower Moon. Elsewhere, the actor recently offered some behind-the-scenes insight on another of his classic roles, when he confirmed to Live with Kelly and Mark in February that his unforgettable “Are you taking to me?” scene from Taxi Driver was partially improvised.
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